Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of TexasReceived a recess appointment from Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 31, 1954, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8; nominated to the same position by Dwight D. Eisenhower on November 8, 1954. Confirmed by the Senate on December 2, 1954, and received commission on December 3, 1954. Service terminated on February 14, 1958, due to death.